Which challenge in ancient Mesopotamian irrigation systems increased risk of farmland salinization over seasons?

💡 Explanation

As water evaporates in irrigation, salt concentration increases because water molecules dissipate leaving dissolved minerals to accumulate in soil. Therefore, farmland salinization resulted from evaporation, rather than river depletion, silted canals, or plant-based water loss which are distinct processes.

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